Cheesy Hominy Gorditas - #HominyWaysToShare

Ingredients

• 1 can (25 oz.) Juanita’s Mexican Style Hominy or Juanita’s White Hominy, drained (708 g.)
• ¼ cup shredded cheese – queso Oaxaca or Monterrey Jack (30 g.)
• 2 tbsp. vegetable shortening or lard (30 g.)
• 2 tbsp. instant corn tortilla mix (8 g.)
• 1-2 tbsp. water (15-30 ml.), as needed
• Extra instant corn tortilla mix for dusting
• Extra vegetable oil for griddle
• Optional side dishes – purchased guacamole and/or pico de gallo